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February 24, 2025
Commodities, Forex

Gold Nears Record Highs as U.S. Dollar Weakens, Bitcoin Holds Steady

Gold prices edged closer to record highs as the U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies, reflecting broader economic uncertainties. Bitcoin remained stable around $96,000, with investors awaiting fresh catalysts...

February 24, 2025
News

Singapore Inflation Slows to 2.1% in 2025, But Risks Remain

Singapore’s inflation rate has slowed to its lowest level since February 2021, reaching 2.1% year-on-year in January 2025. While this marks a significant improvement from December 2024’s 3.4%, economists...

February 22, 2025
Crypto, News

Bybit Exchange Loses $1.5 Billion in Historic Crypto Heist

Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, lost $1.5 billion in a historic heist on February 21, 2025. The breach, which exploited a vulnerability in Bybit’s security systems, has raised serious...

February 22, 2025
Commodities, News

Russian Gas Flows to Europe: A Challenge for Asia’s Energy Security

The potential increase in Russian gas flows to Europe could pose significant challenges for Asia’s energy security. As Europe reduces its reliance on Russian energy, Asia may face tighter...

February 22, 2025
News, Stocks

Trump to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs Over Digital Taxes

President Donald Trump announced on February 21, 2025, that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on countries implementing digital taxes targeting U.S. tech companies. The tariffs, which could take effect...

February 22, 2025
News, Stocks

Stock Market Update: Mixed Results as Investors Await Fed Signals

U.S. stock markets showed mixed results on February 20, 2025, as investors awaited signals from the Federal Reserve on future interest rate decisions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose...

February 21, 2025
Business, News

U.S. Natural Gas Exports to Asia Surge Under Trump Plan

The Trump administration is driving a surge in U.S. natural gas exports to Asia, aiming to reshape the region’s energy supplies and strengthen economic ties. The initiative, announced on...

February 21, 2025
News, Politics

IRS to Cut 6,700 Jobs in Trump-Led Government Restructuring

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will cut 6,700 jobs on February 20, 2025, as part of a government restructuring effort led by the Trump administration. The layoffs are...

February 21, 2025
Business, News

Alibaba Shares Soar as Earnings Exceed Expectations

Alibaba Group’s shares soared in Hong Kong trading on February 21, 2025, after the company reported quarterly earnings that exceeded market expectations. The Chinese e-commerce giant posted revenue of 45.6...

February 20, 2025
Crypto, News

Bitcoin Remains Range-Bound as Investors Monitor Economic Indicators

Bitcoin remained range-bound this week as investors monitored economic indicators, such as U.S. trade tariff developments and the Federal Reserve’s anticipated moves on interest rates. The cryptocurrency inched up...